I'll throw in my basic recommendations to get you started. I'll add my mailing list for online shops later.

Shirts

• Purchase 1 black and 1 white tee that fits well, graphic tees that match your personality
  
• Invest in a nice sweater for wear in colder months, they look classy but casual
  
• Go to Macy's, find the clearance rack, and look for Alfani button-down collar shirts with sleeves rolled up. Not only do these make for great evening/date wear and business casual wear in the office, but they also generate compliments. The added benefit of finding them on clearance as that they usually run for less than $15 a piece and you can try them on in store.
  
  
  

  Shoes
  

• Vans are cheap and go with anything
  
• Check out outlets, warehouses, and in-mall shops during sales for good Nikes
  
• Ebay or Offerup if you're brave enough
  
  

  Pants
  

• At least 1 pair black joggers and a pair of well fitting denim.
  
• Bike(moto) or destroyed jeans under $30
  
• Lighter colored chino's are great for a classier look.
  
  

  Accessories
  

• Invest in a nice watch. Seiko is a popular brand for good reason. Be mindful when buying watches and leather straps that they should compliment your skin tone(darker on lighter skin, lighter on darker skin). r/watches
  
• I recommend leather or dark beaded bracelets. They're usually cheaper online but you can also make your own with materials from local craft stores.
  
• A small sterling silver chain with a nice emblem compliments well.
  
  

  Piercings
  

  Under no circumstances should you be getting any piercings done at a retailer like Walmart. Period. Nor should you be using a piercing gun to have your pierces done. Period. Find a reputable tattoo parlor that does piercing with a sterile needle. Discuss your skin sensitivity, how and where you want to be pierced, and what kind of jewelry you want to wear before you even sit down. When the time comes, make sure that they mark and show you where the piercing will be placed so that there are no discrepancies. Most places should place trainers that will be kept in place until healing is done, so make sure you keep that area clean every day. After healing is done, you can go back to the parlor and they should help you pick out your jewelry.
  
  

  Hats
  

• This one is a little trickier. I honestly just buy caps from Lids when they're on sale or from Amazon. Be careful buying fitted ones though, as depending on how often you grow or cut your hair they can become too loose or tight. I prefer snapbacks for that reason.
  
  

  Hair
  

  Most get fades or grow their hair out in a protective style, so not much to say about those. I'm aware, however, that someone asked about how to get the curly hair style that's becoming popular.
  
  

• Decide on what haircut you want; I prefer an Afrohawk. Let your barber know ahead of time what you're trying to do with your hair. Your hair should be at least a couple inches combed/picked out.
  
• Get your cut, then shampoo and condition your hair, or use apple cider vinegar(youtube it) to clean your hair.
  
• While it's DAMP(not wet, not dry, but DAMP) you can massage your usual oil(or growth cream) into your scalp.
  
• Take a dab of curling pudding(I use Cantu's Coconut Curling Cream) and run it through your hair while it's still damp.
  
• Finally take a little finger sized scoop of styling gel(Eco is popular, find one that smells good and holds your hair) and run it through the TIP of your hair. You're not trying to work it into your scalp so it shouldn't go past half way deep into your hair. Add more as needed but not so much that you form visible clumps.
  
• Now grab a mirror, find the crown in the back of your head, and take note of the direction your hair grows(clockwise/counterclockwise). Rub your sponge/brush in a circular motion in the same direction your hair grows for at least 10 minutes until you get the curls you desire. Fix or shake your hair as needed.

You're gonna want to get this and this. Get a high skin fade and style the top with the product, use the cream first and then the gel to lock it in. Blow dry it if necessary.

Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream 12 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008D5I61Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_S8VCybXCM0661

This one?

I want this!

I use coconut oil and Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream (whew!) for styling, Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Intense Conditioning Treatment for deep conditioning, and Lustrasilk Keratin Amino Acid Leave-in Creme Conditioner for everyday/styling. It's a new addition and a bit watery though, so we'll see how it turns out.

I've never used product until literally today :x The ones that have the product in it are the ones with me in the red shirt

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B008D5I61Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's what I used/tried out today, and I love it. Only day I've ever used it but it gave life to my hair, and for the first time in my life I actually feel I could do something with my hair hahah

Jumping on OP's comment about how you style. I'm a fellow wavy and I just realized this last week by mistake that if I let my hair air dry for a while after a shower (I've started with 30 mins but plan to work up) before applying any products it seems to give my curls more time to 'develop' without product or water weighing them down...anyway just a thought! Also here's some links to the styling products I've been using for a while:

Gel

Curl Cream

Curl Cream #2 (I like to do a mixture of both curl creams because I'm not a fan of the first one on it's own but I do like them together.)